He’s the professor. She’s teaching the lessons.

Just before graduating, Maye Farsey has one more hurdle to clear: an internship with her daunting, rigid, unfriendly professor. Sounds like a nightmare rather than an opportunity of a lifetime. At least until theres an extra bonus added. A guarantee into the schools graduate programtuition free.

Andrew Chaplin would much rather have his summer to himself. But, in an effort to secure tenure at the university where he teaches, hes agreed to take on a student intern to give him that extra edge over his colleagues.

Neither couldve predicted the chemistry that developed during long hours, a shared, cramped office, and work theyre both incredibly passionate about.

When tragedy strikes, it puts the sizzling heat building between them to the test. Shes insecure but loving and compassionate. Hes proud but vulnerable. Can they find their way through their own obstacles to cultivate something beautiful and new?